(共16张PPT)
Unit 1 Festivals and Celebrations
Reading for Writing
1. To get the main idea of the diary.
2. To analyze the structure of the diary and its language features.
3. To write about a festival or celebration that you have experienced.
Learning Objectives
My Amazing Naadam Experience
According to the title and the pictures, what questions would you like to ask about the festival
Read and answer the questions (P8)
1 What does “Naadam” mean Which events does it include
2 What Naadam Festival customs did you learn about
Naadam means “games” in Mongolian and it includes horse racing, wrestling, and archery.
Wrestling and horse racing.
Read for Main idea and Structure
Outline of My amazing Naadam Festival Structure of the diary Main idea of each paragraph
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State the topic (e.g., where, when, and with whom and also main feelings).
Describe the start of the festival and the surroundings.
Describe the festival activities in detail.
Describe the festival activities in detail.
Give a brief summary of the experience.
The opening paragraph
First body paragraph
Second body paragraph
Third body paragraph
Closing paragraph
Body paragraphs
Read for language features
I experienced the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year.
Read the sentence patterns below and use them to rewrite the opening sentence of the article.
This was my first time spending …and it was…
I’ll never forget … because……
I’ll always remember … because …
This was my first time spending my holiday in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region to celebrate the Naadam Festival and it was an enjoyable and exciting experience for me.
I’ll never forget the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region because it was an enjoyable and exciting experience for me.
Read for language features
Underline the sentences that describe the writer’s feelings and emotions.
I experienced the Naadam Festival in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region for the first time this year. The festival falls on the fourth day of the six month of the lunar calendar, usually lasting for three days. Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and it is represented by three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch!
Paragraph 1
Tip 1: verbs with -ing forms can describe feelings
On the first day, I set off to the games early with my friend Burin. I saw a lot of people wearing fancy Mongolian robes. Some were feeding their horses, some were practising archery , and some were chatting or taking photographs. Burin told me that Mongolians travel every year from near and far to attend the festival, just as their ancestors had done for centuries.
Read for language features
Paragraph 2
Underline the verbs that describe the start of the festival and the surroundings.
Tip 2: verb chains can describe the surroundings and feelings
After the opening ceremony and some amazing performances, the wrestling competition began. Mongolian wrestling is different from the wrestling in the Olympic Games. There are no rounds, and wrestlers are not separated by weight. The wrestler loses if any part of his body above his knee touches the ground. After singing some songs, the competitors danced onto the green field, waving their arms in the air as if they were eagles. I was quite moved by their strength and grace.
Paragraph 3
Read for language features
Underline the sentences that describe the writer’s feelings and emotions.
Tip 3: verbs with -ed forms can describe feelings
I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favorite part. However, I was surprised to see that the riders were boys and girls! I heard it is because children are lighter and the horses can run faster and farther. At first, I was a little worried about the children’s safety, but Burin said, “ Don’t worry. They ‘ve been riding horses all their lives. They’ll be just fine.” That was the moment I started to understand why people say “ Horses are at the heart of Mongolian culture.”…
Paragraph 4:
Underline the sentences that describe the writer’s feelings and emotions.
Read for language features
Tip 4: Adverbs such as absolutely can describe feelings
I’m finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend was totally worth it. He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot. I can’t wait.
Paragraph 5:
Underline the sentences that describe the writer’s feelings and emotions.
Read for language features
…horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch.
some amazing performances
I was surprised to see…
I was quite moved by…
I absolutely enjoyed the archery, too, but the horse races were my favorite part.
I’m finally back home now, feeling really tired, but celebrating Naadam with my friend
was totally worth it.
He invited me back for the winter to stay in a traditional Mongolian tent and eat hot pot.
I can’t wait.
Phrases or sentences that express feelings
Make notes for your ideas in the table. Write your draft (P9-1)
Outline The name of the festival/celebration:__________________ Main idea of each paragraph Details Feelings
1 The topic and my feeling
2 How I prepared for the festival/celebration
3 The festival/celebration activities
4 A summary of my festival celebration experience
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Self-assessment and peer assessment
Use the checklist to revise your draft. (P9-2)
√ Is the writing well-organized
√ Is there an opening sentence in the first paragraph
√ Does each paragraph include the necessary details
√ Does the writer use the -ing form correctly in the writing
√ Are there any grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors
My favorite Spring Festival
The Spring Festival, which falls on the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar, is the most important festival for all Chinese people. Although I have experienced it many times, it was still an enjoyable and exciting experience.
Days before the Spring Festival, I helped my parents clean the room completely, decorated my house with papercuts, prepared delicious food, and stuck the reversed Fu and couplets, eagerly waiting for the coming of the New Year’s Eve.
On the Eve of the festival, my family members absolutely enjoyed getting together to have a big meal, including the tasty dumplings, fish and so on as we watched the Spring Gala, which was really a feast for the eyes. My parents gave me some lucky money in red paper and I was so excited that I stayed up all night in order to welcome the new year.
Although feeling tired, I was extremely happy because the Spring Festival provides a valuable chance for us to enjoy ourselves with our friends and relatives as well as be proud of our customs. I’m looking forward to the coming of the next Spring Festival.
Sample Writing
Homework
Write down the revised version of your article on the writing sheet and add some drawings to your writing to make it more vivid. Share your work in the classroom.